This is a Request for Information (RFI). The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center(GSFC) ICESat-2 Project is currently seeking vendors to deliver Technology ReadinessLevel 6 (TRL-6), qualification micropulse laser systems and space flight micropulse lasersystems for the upcoming ICESat 2 mission. A short description of the ICESat-II mission can be found at:http://nasascience.nasa.gov/missions/icesat-ii Information on the first ICESat mission (a.k.a. ICESat) can be found at:http://icesat.gsfc.nasa.gov/ The baseline ICESat-2 micropulse laser transmitter performance requirements are given inATLAS Laser Performance Specification (ICESat-2-ATSYS-SPEC-0099). The definition ofTechnology Readiness Level 6 (TRL-6) is found in Definition of Technology Readiness Level(TRL) 6 for Laser Transmitter (ICESat-2-TIP-TN-0173). Qualified flight laser systems areanticipated to be delivered to flight instrument integration and test in November 2012.The purpose of this RFI is to solicit specific capability information fromindustry/aerospace on micropulse space flight laser suppliers for capability assessment.The goal of this RFI is to insure that the best and widest possible set of capabilitiesis considered for the ICESat-2 mission. It is anticipated that NASA GSFC will proceedwith a future competitive procurement for the ICESat-2 micropulse lasers and anticipatesone or more awards. But this RFI in no way constitutes a commitment of future fundingopportunities from NASA. It is emphasized that this RFI is for planning and informationpurposes only and is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter intoa contractual agreement, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted inresponse. Respondents will not be notified of the results.Interested organizations are invited to submit to the NASA point of contact listed belowa description of their micropulse space flight laser technical capabilities. ICESat-2Project is currently seeking vendors to deliver Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL-6),qualification laser systems and flight laser systems. Vendors are sought to be at TRL-6maturity in February 2010 and space flight qualified laser systems are anticipated to bedelivered to flight instrument integration and test in November 2012. This RFI submittalshould also describe the organization's experience and past performance in the areas ofmicropulse space-based laser systems. As part of its assessment of industry capabilities, the NASA-GSFC may contact respondentsto this Request For Information (RFI), if clarifications or further information isneeded. Capability Statements shall be submitted to the point of contact listed below and must bereceived by:March 19, 2010 no later than 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard TimeStatements may be submitted electronically via email, by fax, or by regular mail, to: Mr. Glenn Jackson, Code 556Bldg 23, Room E145, Greenbelt, MD 20771. Fax: (301) 286-9872email: [email protected] format is preferred. At this time, NASA is exploring the possibility of a future flight hardware acquisitionas a result of this RFI. At the present time no solicitation exists; therefore, do notrequest a copy of the solicitation. Questions and comments are welcome and e-mail communication is preferred. Points of Contact Name: Mark StephenTitle: Technical RepresentativePhone: 301-614-6737Fax: 301-614-6744Email: [email protected]: Ann KearneyTitle: Contracting OfficerPhone: 301.286.4842Fax: 301.286.0383Email: [email protected] ombudsman has been appointed -- See NASA Specific Note "B".The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be available over theInternet. These documents will reside on a World Wide Web (WWW) server, which may beaccessed using a WWW browser application. The Internet site, or URL, for the NASA/GSFCBusiness Opportunities home page ishttp://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=51 It is the offeror'sresponsibility to monitor the Internet cite for the release of the solicitation andamendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their owncopy of the solicitation and amendments, if any. Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below.

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